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Research offers advice for fighting pest

Jennifer Toland
September 9, 2005

New research shows that treating ash trees with insecticides in the fall along with the normal treatments in the spring can be both beneficial and safe in protecting against the emerald ash borer. "The data suggests that you can also inject trees in the fall, especially if you are in an area of infestation," said Robin Millsap, spokeswoman for MSU Extension, specializing in the emerald ash borer. The emerald ash borer is an exotic insect native to Asia that only attacks ash trees, Dominic Perrone, spokesman for the Michigan Department of Agriculture said.

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Area officials prepared for emergency

Kris Turner
September 9, 2005

The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks created the need for communities to be prepared for any large scale disasters, East Lansing police Chief Tom Wibert said. "Since 2001, several of us have participated in more tabletop exercises than we can count," he said. These exercises consist of area law enforcement officials gathering in conference rooms and working their way through fictional situations, Wibert said. From statewide efforts to neighborhood meetings, local law enforcement agencies and medical personnel from across the nation are training to handle large-scale emergencies.

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Business aids pets lost in hurricane

Jennifer Toland
September 8, 2005

Along with the rescue efforts to help the human victims of Hurricane Katrina, a local pet store is helping the pets of hurricane survivors. Preuss Animal House, 2119 Haslett Road in Haslett, started a fundraiser on Tuesday to raise money for the Humane Society of the United States and its relief efforts in both Louisiana and Mississippi. Those who want to donate can purchase a picture of either a boy or girl with a dog for $1 each, said Rick Preuss, owner of Preuss Animal House.

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Volunteers to clean up Michigan Highways

Margaret Harding
September 8, 2005

More than 30,000 volunteers will be out this weekend collecting litter on Michigan highways. The volunteers, are a part of the Michigan Department of Transportation's Adopt-A-Highway program. Officials from the department expect 30,000 bags of trash to be collected this fall.

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Canine assists in police investigations

Margaret Harding
September 7, 2005

The work just keeps coming for the furry, four-legged members of the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety. A German Shepherd known as Chico assisted Meridian Township Police in the capture of an individual after a car chase on Sunday. For his work, Chico and his handler, MSU police officer Chris Rozman, were presented with the "Distinguished Order of Canine Capturus," an award that is displayed on a bulletin board in the MSU police office. The morning of the incident, an officer pulled in to check out an alarm at Walnut Hills Country Club, and a car zoomed out of the driveway, said Lt.

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Used sports store to close after 15 years

After 15 years of selling and buying used baseball bats, hockey skates and soccer cleats, Replay Sports is closing its doors on Thursday. Sally Potter has worked at the store, located at 3024 E.

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Proposed law would protect property rights

Kris Turner
September 7, 2005

Senate Republicans announced Tuesday the introduction of two bills and a joint resolution aimed at protecting the property rights of private citizens. The bills would prevent cities from using eminent domain to claim private land and give it to private companies. Eminent domain allows for the taking of private property for public uses by government agencies. The legislation follows a Supreme Court decision, Kelo v.

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Police patrol for safety-belt usage

Margaret Harding
September 6, 2005

Students who neglect to buckle up while cruising campus will be the target of a $65 ticket this month from MSU police. In conjunction with a state-wide initiative, MSU police will stake out specific locations on campus to crack down on seat belt enforcement starting today, said MSU police Sgt.

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Study: Nerve tumor not linked to cell phone use

Jennifer Toland
September 6, 2005

A recent study shows that the radiation from cell phones does not cause acoustic neuroma, a kind of tumor, after 10 years of using a mobile phone. Acoustic neuroma is a non-cancerous, often slow-growing tumor of the nerve that connects the ear to the brain, said Dr. Barbara Conley, chief of hematology and oncology at MSU said.

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Humane Society reopens to canines

Kristen Daum
September 6, 2005

After six weeks of closure, the Capital Area Humane Society reopened its services to dogs and puppies on Friday. The shelter closed to canines due to several health problems among the dogs, including the parvo virus, distemper and kennel cough. "The issue was that people have been surrendering animals to us that were sick and unvaccinated," Gretchen Couraud, spokeswoman for the Humane Society said. The closure came when a case of distemper was found in one of the dogs, Couraud said.

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City plans to extend path in Northern Tier

Kristi Jourdan
September 2, 2005

Plans to extend the Northern Tier Trail are currently underway as funding for the project has been made available by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The $92,400 grant to East Lansing will extend the path, which is approximately four miles long and 10 feet wide, 5,000 feet from the East Lansing Soccer Complex to State Road.

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CATA affected by rising gas prices

As gasoline prices around East Lansing shift upwards to $3.39 a gallon for regular unleaded, public transportation authorities might both detest and delight at the pump. The Capital Area Transportation Authority has seen significant increases in ridership in the past year, although the figures can't be directly linked to increasing gasoline costs, said CATA Assistant Executive Director Debbie Alexander.